Bazin"(TM)s indurated erythema

  • Karina Nataly Ordóñez García Universidad Metropolitana de Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Alan David Sepúlveda Molina Universidad Metropolitana Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Ángelo Geovanni Arzuaga Hernández Universidad Metropolitana Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Abraham Enrique Katime Zúñiga Universidad Metropolitana Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Esperanza Meléndez
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2018.1362

Abstract

The case of a female patient from the city of Santa Marta (Colombia) with recurrent skin abscesses of long evolution located in extremities, trunk and buttocks, positive tuberculin test and cultures and PCR for negative Mycobacteria is presented. Biopsy sample was obtained and pathology showed septal and lobular hypodermitis with compromise of adipose lobules and lymphohistiocytic infiltrate that suggested the formation of granuloma, which was considered Bazin"(TM)s Indurated Erythema. Antifungal therapy with isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide and ethambutol was initiated, resulting in resolution of the injuries

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Author Biographies

Abraham Enrique Katime Zúñiga, Universidad Metropolitana Barranquilla, Colombia
Profesor Asociado Universidad Metropolitana
Esperanza Meléndez
Dermatóloga
Published
2019-05-20
How to Cite
Ordóñez García, K. N., Sepúlveda Molina, A. D., Arzuaga Hernández, Ángelo G., Katime Zúñiga, A. E., & Meléndez, E. (2019). Bazin"(TM)s indurated erythema. Acta Médica Colombiana, 43(1S), 46-48. https://doi.org/10.36104/amc.2018.1362
Issue
Vol. 43 No. 1S (2018): First national resident conference: Clinical cases
Section
Case Reports

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